Bal Thackeray's life from Times of India archives

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Bal Thackeray's life and times from Times of India archives

Dec 07, 2012, 03.12 PM IST

Image source: Times Archives Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray died on Saturday afternoon at his residence in Mumbai due to cardiac arrest, his doctor announced. He was 86. Thackeray was born on January 23, 1926 and started his career as a political cartoonist.

Thackeray had been suffering from respiratory problems and pancreatic disease. He is survived by sons Jaidev and Uddhav, who is the Executive President of the party.

Here is a look at the life and times of Bal Thackeray from the Times of India archives.